When it comes to kids birthday parties, a magician is one of the top entertainment choices.

But why stop with just an act? If you want to host an event that your child will remember forever,  try putting together a whole magic-themed party!

Whether your kid has watched The Greatest Showman a hundred times, loves to impress family members with magic tricks, or just deserves a really special birthday, a magic-themed party can be one of the most fun ways to celebrate their birthday.

Let’s take a look at some awesome magician birthday party ideas to get your creative juices flowing.

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Teachers are some of the most important people in our children’s lives.

They work so hard to develop our kids’ minds, so it’s natural that we want to show our appreciation at Christmas time or the end of the school year.

But buying gifts for teachers can be fraught with problems. To avoid giving unwanted gifts, such as chocolates to a teacher who is desperately trying to watch his waistline, or yet another mug to add to a cupboard that’s fit to burst, many parents opt for gift cards.

Giving gift cards to teachers can be a great idea, but there’s still a lot to think about. One important question to consider is:

What’s the right gift card amount for a teacher?

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A lot of parents can relate to the dread and anxiety…

Your kid is begging to have a sleepover with friends. They’re old enough and responsible enough to handle it, there’s just one problem.

They still wear a diaper!

Bedwetting is a common problem and one that affects kids of all ages.

According to the American Association of Pediatrics, five million children aged six and older in the United States wet the bed regularly. Not to mention, plenty of toddlers and kids under six may have mastered potty training but have difficulty holding it in all night.

Those that wet the bed may wear a diaper, pull-up or some other form of absorbent underwear at home.

But what about sleepovers? Can a child go to a sleepover or spend the night away if they wear a diaper at night?

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Going out to eat in a restaurant with kids can be a fun family activity.

Or, it can be the stuff that nightmares are made of!

Picking the right restaurant can be the difference between having a fun family outing and spending an hour nagging at your kids, before hurriedly paying the bill and leaving without dessert.

Sitting around a table in an adult-oriented restaurant with limited entertainment can be a real challenge for kids. Those who are too young to express their dissatisfaction with words are likely to resort to yelling, crying and leaving the table.

That’s why it’s so important for parents to invest some time into finding the most kid-friendly restaurants in their area.

But what should you look out for when choosing a family-friendly restaurant? This guide to choosing the best, most kid-friendly restaurants might help.

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The terminology around infant clothing can be confusing.

If you don’t know the difference between a onesie and a romper, you’re not alone!

To further confuse matters, these types of baby clothes may also be referred to as body suits, creepers, jumpsuits, vest, playsuits, or pajamas. And the words used may be different depending on where you live.

Knowing the difference between a onesie vs romper is useful, even if it’s just so you can tell family members who want to help out what you might need (or when you go to load up your baby registry).

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Babies are messy little things, especially when it comes to mealtimes.

With a newborn baby that needs to eat up to 12 times per day, you’re going to need quite a few burp cloths and bibs to keep them (and you) clean.

If you have relatives who are asking what gifts they can buy for the baby, then bibs and burp cloths are a great idea because you’ll use them every day and you can never have too many.

Now you might be wondering, what’s the difference between bibs vs burp cloths anyway?

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The bedrock of successful parenting is, very often, a successful marriage.

That’s not to say that divorce isn’t sometimes the right choice, or that single parents can’t do an amazing job.

But when a child’s parents love each other deeply and, more importantly, work on their relationship — everyone wins.

There’s no doubt: Being a parent and husband or wife is hard work. The relationship tends to want to take a backseat to raising the kids, and paying the bills, and getting chores done, and on and on.

It’s a wonder anyone makes it work!

But they do. And to prove it, I’ve compiled some of the best true marriage stories from Reddit to give you hope and make you believe in the power of love!

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Baby bottles can be confusing, with lots of different bits and pieces to think about.

The most basic baby bottles have just three parts, but some can have as many as five or six.

It can be overwhelming for new parents!

Are complicated baby bottles with more parts better for our babies? Or do they just mean more things for parents to clean and assemble?

With so many types of baby bottles on the market to choose from, it can be hard to know where to start.

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Playing games in the kitchen with your children is a great way to get them involved in cooking, while also making it fun.

When preparing a meal, it can be tempting to send the kids off to another room to watch TV.

But having them join in with the preparation of food can be fun for everyone. Plus, if you train them well, having your very own sous chef can actually be pretty handy!

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With the big day about to arrive, it’s natural for you and your partner to have all sorts of questions about what you can expect when you step foot inside the hospital

Flipping through baby books might have given you an idea about what you can expect through pregnancy and new parenthood, but still leave you with questions about what will happen on your due date.

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